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	November 5, 2009 - Online version of SMART Notebook software opens access to content Download, open, edit and share lesson activities and content with SMART Notebook Express CALGARY, Alberta --- November 5, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the immediate release of the beta version of SMART Notebook Express software. This free, lightweight, web-based application lets anyone, anywhere download, edit and share files created in SMART Notebook software. For educators who do not have SMART Notebook software installed on their computers, SMART Notebook Express enables them to access and customize SMART Notebook content for their teaching needs. Because SMART Notebook Express is a web-based application, no downloading or installation is required, making it accessible anywhere there is an Internet connection. SMART Notebook Express is hosted in the cloud, so it offers universal access from any Web browser, automatic feature updates and reliability. SMART Notebook Express incorporates popular features of SMART Notebook software, including the text-editing tool, pen tool, single object selection, move and delete, basic Adobe® Flash® support and the option to add a page. These features enable teachers to deliver interactive lessons using SMART Notebook files while keeping the software lightweight and open for anyone’s use, regardless of operating system. SMART Notebook Express is available in English (US and UK), French, Spanish, German and Italian. The beta application will be regularly updated with new features and functionality until the full product release. To access the beta version, visit express.smarttech.com. “Great interactive content opens many doors to learning,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “Around the world there is a huge community of teachers creating great content for use in SMART Notebook software, and with SMART Notebook Express teachers everywhere now have access to it.” Features Page Sorter – Sort pages into different content groupings, or vary the order to meet the needs of different groups of students Text-editing – Edit text boxes in SMART Notebook files to customize content Pen tool – Write free-hand, spontaneous notes in any SMART Notebook file Single object selection – Select any single object for editing, moving, copying or deletion from a page Move and delete – Move or delete any object on a page Basic Adobe Flash support – View basic Flash files on any page Add page – Add a new page with the press of a button Open URL – Open a SMART Notebook file directly from a URL


	September 3, 2009 - SMART launches redesigned website for teachers New SMART Exchange website offers easy access to content and community CALGARY, Alberta --- September 3, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the beta launch of its redesigned SMART Exchange website for teachers. The website (exchange.smarttech.com) contains SMART’s education content, community forums and teacher-support networks. Previously in different locations, the content and community services that educators want from SMART are now all in one place. But the site is not simply a consolidation of resources. The new design has been extensively tested by educators, who provided input on feature and navigation enhancements, particularly those related to a robust search function that returns relevant results. The custom-designed search function searches not only titles, but the content of each resource, so educators can quickly find, evaluate and share relevant material. They can also view lesson activities before downloading them, thus ensuring they can quickly download what they need. With previous resource downloads numbering in the millions, SMART anticipates this feature will be very popular. No registration is required to use the new site, so educators have easy access to more than 25,000 free high-quality resources globally, including over 15,000 US-specific resources and an active community of voluntary members (i.e., members have not been subscribed as part of a product registration process or in order to download lesson activities or other resources). In recent months, SMART has increased the volume of its education resources from 10,000 to 25,000, in order to provide the degree of depth and choice educators want in digital content. Educators also provided input into the kind and quality of resources they need. Standards-correlated lesson activities are now available for all grade levels. In the future, the site will be fully integrated with SMART Notebook Express, a light version of award-winning SMART Notebook software, which enables any educator to download and edit .notebook files for classroom use. Teachers can easily upload their own lesson activities to SMART Exchange for others to use. Other educators using these resources can highlight the ones they like using the Recommend button. The total number of times a lesson activity has been recommended shows beside it. The new SMART Exchange beta site can be accessed at exchange.smarttech.com. “Teachers today need high-quality digital resources to use in technology-enabled learning environments,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “SMART Exchange provides easy access to a treasure trove of resources that engage students and give teachers access to the professional learning communities they need and value.” Features Quick search – Find educational content right away with an efficient search function Preview – Get content details and a full visual preview before downloading Standards-correlated lesson activities – Access, download and use standards-correlated lesson activities Refined search results – Refine by subject, grade, media type, number of downloads and teacher recommendations SMART Notebook lesson activities – Find lesson activities created by teachers and SMART education specialists SMART Response question sets – Find assessments created by teachers and SMART education specialists Download and share – Download or upload educational resources to share with other teachers Open access – No sign-in or registration required to find, evaluate, get and share resources SMART integration – Open resources from SMART Exchange in SMART Notebook Express or SMART Notebook collaborative learning software Discussion forums – Connect with teachers in a professional learning community to gather insight and exchange ideas and best practices

	September 1, 2009 - EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia welcomes PT. Mitra Resources as our newest dealer in Indonesia. EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia welcomes PT. Mitra Resources as our newest dealer in Indonesia.

	August 19, 2009 - SMART releases white paper on reducing teacher stress Research finds that interactive whiteboards help alleviate anxiety and improve teacher quality of life CALGARY, Alberta --- August 19, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the release of its white paper, “Reducing stress in the classroom: How interactive whiteboards and solution-based integration improve teacher quality of life.” The white paper examines the causes of teacher stress and finds that effectively integrating interactive whiteboards can help reduce it. For example, using an interactive whiteboard to create lessons can shorten lesson preparation time, simplify resource sharing among peers, facilitate differentiated learning and reduce anxiety felt by new teachers. The white paper also provides practical tips on purchasing and successfully implementing interactive whiteboards and other technology products in the classroom. “Reducing stress in the classroom” references numerous studies from North America, Europe, Asia and Australia to explain that comprehensive, solution-based integration can help ensure successful adoption and use of interactive whiteboards, thereby reducing workload-related stress. With appropriate professional development and access to resources and administrative support, teachers can use interactive whiteboards to quickly and easily incorporate multimedia resources into lessons, all of which ultimately shortens preparation time. With a touch-enabled interactive whiteboard and lessons rich in multimedia content, teachers can reach a broad range of students with different learning styles. In addition, sharing digital resources with peers allows teachers more time to better meet the specific needs of individual students. Recent research from the University of Virginia cited in the paper also demonstrates how the use of interactive whiteboards enables flexible sequencing and pacing of lessons. Teachers can alter the flow of lesson delivery based on how well students progress through and understand subject matter. The white paper also illustrates how interactive whiteboards decrease anxiety felt by new teachers by providing lesson storyboards that enable them to maintain their train of thought and regain focus when the planned flow of a lesson is interrupted. The white paper is available at www.smarttech.com/whitepapers. “The questions concerning classroom technology products today are not about whether or if, but when and how,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “This white paper points to research on how interactive whiteboards can be used to help reduce teacher stress, particularly as it relates to workload, but it also underscores the need for teaching infrastructures with administrative systems that support professional development and innovative approaches to accessing, creating and sharing digital lesson materials.”

	June 29, 2009 - SMART introduces interactive whiteboards with dual touch Two users can simultaneously touch or write on a SMART Board interactive whiteboard WASHINGTON, DC --- June 29, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the SMART Board™ SBD600 series interactive whiteboard with dual touch, which enables two users to touch or write on the board’s surface simultaneously. This addition to the SMART Board family of interactive whiteboards enhances small-group interaction by enabling two users to work together at an interactive whiteboard. Students and teachers have the option of using their finger or a pen to brainstorm, problem-solve, explore ideas and engage with lesson materials while working within award-winning SMART Notebook software. SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards combine dual-touch collaboration with the look, feel and functionality of standard 600 series interactive whiteboards. Dual-user mode is specific to SMART Notebook, one of the world’s most popular collaborative learning applications. Single-user mode is the default setting. Selecting an icon in SMART Notebook divides the screen in two, creating a personal workspace for each user to produce and share work, collaborate and problem-solve. For example, two students can solve the same problem in two different ways, race to complete the same problem or work together to solve different parts of the same problem. Users can return to single-user mode by selecting an icon, which combines all work in a single file. Dual-user lessons and resources will be available when the first SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards begin shipping in the fall of 2009. The SBD600 series will be available in three sizes, the standard (4:3 aspect ratio) 77" (195 cm) SBD680 and the widescreen (16:10 aspect ratio) 87" (221 cm) SBD685. It is also available on all 600i and 600ix interactive whiteboard systems. “SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboards enable more students to become actively involved in lesson activities at the same time and increases small-group interaction and collaboration,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “Increasing student engagement is one of the best ways to ensure improved learning outcomes.” Features Dual-user mode – Allows users to touch or write on the interactive whiteboard simultaneously while working within a clearly defined workspace Easy mode-switching – Easy switching between single- and dual-mode with the touch of an icon in SMART Notebook software Familiar look and feel – Familiar look and feel based on current SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards SMART product integration – Dual-touch integration with SMART Notebook software Pricing and availability SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboard models and interactive whiteboard systems will be available in the fall, with the exception of the SMART Board 690 interactive whiteboard. The suggested education list price starts at US$1,549. Outside North America, suggested education prices will vary depending on applicable taxes, duties and importation costs. The SBD600 series is available from SMART authorized resellers. For more information, specifications and a list of SMART authorized resellers, visit www.smarttech.com. About the SMART Board 600 series * The SMART Board 600 series extends interactive capabilities with a flexible pen-and-finger system, delivering intuitive performance and legendary ease of use * The SMART Board 600i series integrates a SMART Board 680, 685 or 690 interactive whiteboard and a short-throw projector, and is the most popular interactive whiteboard system in the world, according to Futuresource Consulting, a leading global research company that has been tracking interactive whiteboard sales for nine years * The SMART 685ix interactive whiteboard system integrates a SMART Board 685 widescreen interactive whiteboard and an ultra-short-throw widescreen UX60 projector for crisp, brilliant image quality and an extraordinary walk-up-and-use experience * The SMART Board SBD600 series interactive whiteboard enables two users to simultaneously touch or write on the interactive whiteboard for a simple collaborative classroom experience About SMART SMART Technologies introduced the touch-sensitive SMART Board interactive whiteboard in 1991. It was just the first of many innovative, easy-to-use products that have earned SMART worldwide recognition and made it the undisputed global leader in the interactive whiteboard product category. Its strategic alliance with Intel Corporation and strong commitment to research and development have accelerated SMART’s growing line of products. Thanks to their simplicity and powerful ability to connect people, SMART products have transformed learning for more than 25 million students around the world.

	June 25, 2009 - SMART introduces fully integrated classroom technology bundle SMART Interactive Classroom PE a leading edge, easy-to-use product package CALGARY, Alberta --- June 25, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces SMART Interactive Classroom PE, a leading-edge, fully integrated classroom technology bundle. Enabling easy transitions among multiple modes of instruction and forms of collaboration, SMART Interactive Classroom PE brings together a powerful selection of classroom technology products, all designed for ease of use and impact on learning outcomes. The bundle comprises a SMART Board™ 680i or 685i interactive whiteboard system, SMART Response interactive response system, an AirLiner™ wireless slate, a SMART Document Camera, a SMART Audio classroom amplification system and SMART Notebook SE bracelets. Together these products create a classroom environment in which all students can thrive, regardless of learning style or ability. Michelle Hoge, first-grade teacher at Lostant Elementary School in Lostant, Illinois, agrees. She has a SMART Interactive Classroom and has seen a marked improvement in student engagement and outcomes since the implementation. The products were installed 14 months ago, with the exception of SMART Notebook SE, which wasn’t available at the time. Hoge says her ability to meet all students’ needs has greatly improved because the bundle supports differentiated instruction. Whether students are auditory, kinesthetic or visual learners or have challenges with fine motor skills, Hoge has seen improvements in their learning and comprehension. The SMART Board interactive whiteboard and SMART Response system turn lessons into hands-on learning experiences. Hoge has also noticed that the visual appeal of the SMART Board interactive whiteboard and SMART Document Camera also improves engagement. Students can, for example, watch a three-dimensional science experiment with the SMART Document Camera or go on a virtual field trip with the SMART Board interactive whiteboard. Hoge also knows every student can hear her voice clearly with the SMART Audio system. As well, Hoge often uses her AirLiner wireless slate to control lessons on the interactive whiteboard, so she is not confined to the front of the class or behind her laptop. She notes that the combination of integrated SMART products has made running her classroom more flexible and less stressful. “When students are motivated, they take more of an active role in their own learning, which leads to success in reaching classroom goals, and these SMART products have helped me do this,” says Hoge. “In turn, my lesson-planning time is reduced, and there is less pressure and stress for me and my students.” “Ms. Hoge’s experiences with SMART Interactive Classroom PE are testimony to the value of technology products that support differentiated instruction,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “Integrated solutions like this one help all students succeed, make implementation and adoption simpler, and ensure each student receives the instruction he or she needs.” Pricing and availability The suggested education list price for the SMART Interactive Classroom PE starts at US$7,735. When purchasing the products as a bundle, customers receive a 5 percent discount when compared to buying all products individually. Outside North America, retail prices will vary depending on applicable taxes, duties and importation costs. SMART Interactive Classroom PE is available on July 6 from SMART authorized resellers. For more information, specifications and a list of SMART authorized resellers, visit www.smarttech.com.

	May 27, 2009 - SMART increases global interactive whiteboard category share by three points Company continues to out-sell all other competitors combined CALGARY, Alberta --- May 5, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces it had a 50.2 percent product category share in Q1 2009, over 3 percentage points higher than the previous quarter. SMART sold more interactive whiteboards than all other manufacturers combined. The company’s sales are strong in all major geographies around the world. In the United States, SMART had a 60.1 percent product category share, up more than 3 percentage points compared to Q4 2008. Across the Americas (includes all North and South American countries), SMART enjoyed a 61.8 percent product category share. In Asia-Pacific, SMART’s share was 32.1 percent, a 12.5 point jump from the previous quarter. SMART also gained 9.1 percentage points in the United Kingdom, which brought SMART to a 62.3 percent share there. And in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region, SMART continued to lead the interactive whiteboard market with a 39 percent product category share. The data comes from Futuresource Consulting, a leading global research company that has tracked interactive whiteboard sales for over eight years. SMART’s position as the product category leader in the United States is particularly noteworthy as the U.S. is currently the largest adopter of interactive whiteboards in the world. Futuresource predicts that almost 275,000 interactive whiteboards will be sold in 2009, making it the biggest year ever forecast for the country. The total number of interactive whiteboard sales in the United States in Q1 was just over 56,000, a nearly 10 percentage point increase from Q4 2008. Of these, SMART sold nearly 34,000. SMART has installed 1.2 million SMART Board™ interactive whiteboards in 175 countries, and more than 20 million students worldwide benefit from the technology every day. “The results from the first quarter of 2009 once again affirm SMART’s position as the clear leader in the interactive whiteboard product category,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “These results reflect our continuous drive to develop more intuitive, innovative products that improve the lives of our customers.”

	February 20, 2009 - SMART releases white paper on interactive whiteboards and universal design for learning Paper describes how interactive whiteboards support inclusive learning environments CALGARY, Alberta --- February 20, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the release of its latest white paper, “Creating Classrooms for Everyone: How Interactive Whiteboards Support Universal Design for Learning.” Outlining recent research and teachers’ experience with interactive whiteboards, the paper demonstrates how interactive whiteboards benefit students with special needs and facilitate individualized instruction for all students. The white paper uses the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to evaluate touch-sensitive interactive whiteboards and finds that these products support each principle. The paper also provides specific, real-world examples of how the technology has improved learning environments for students with behavioral, emotional and physical challenges. “Creating Classrooms for Everyone” offers a brief history of UDL’s development and the widely accepted benefits of this approach to education. UDL advocates learning environments that provide students with multiple means of representation (acquiring knowledge), expression (demonstrating knowledge) and engagement (being interested in knowledge). These environments not only reduce barriers for individuals with special needs but also enhance learning for all students. Touch-sensitive interactive whiteboards fit UDL principles because they appeal to visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners, and they also facilitate differentiated instruction. Teachers can employ a variety of media types to engage students, who then use this same flexibility of expression to demonstrate their understanding of topics in ways that suit them best. Regardless of ability, students can use the technology to express themselves in new ways and participate more fully in lessons. The white paper draws on research from Europe and North America on the positive influence of interactive whiteboards in diverse classrooms. For example, for students with vision challenges, text and graphics can be enlarged. The research also outlines how interactive whiteboards focus the attention of students with mental and behavioral challenges, such as autism and attention deficit disorders. “Creating Classrooms for Everyone” is available on SMART’s website at www.smarttech.com/whitepapers. “Educators support universal design for learning principles because they guide the creation of inclusive environments that benefit all students,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “This white paper illustrates how touch-sensitive interactive whiteboards give teachers the tools they need to individualize instruction for increasingly diverse student populations.”

	February 3, 2009 - SMART adds Touch Recognition to interactive whiteboards New feature makes SMART Board interactive whiteboards even easier to use CALGARY, Alberta --- February 3, 2009 --- SMART Technologies announces the addition of Touch Recognition to SMART Board™ 600 series interactive whiteboards. The feature is the first to automatically detect the difference between a pen, finger and palm of the hand. Users can now, for example, use a pen to write or draw on the interactive whiteboard, a finger to manipulate words or pictures and a palm to erase work. Previously, users had to return the pen to the SMART Pen Tray in order to switch modes. Touch Recognition advances usability because interaction with the interactive whiteboard more closely resembles the way people use traditional whiteboards and chalkboards in classrooms or meeting rooms. When a pen is touched to the board, ink appears. When touched with a finger, the board automatically switches to touch mode and the finger acts like a mouse. When the eraser or a palm is used on the board, ink can be erased. With its Pen Tray interface and SMART Notebook software, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard has long been considered one of the most user-friendly interactive whiteboards available. SMART has taken ease-of-use a step further with the addition of Touch Recognition. For users new to the SMART Board interactive whiteboard, Touch Recognition will help them produce presentation, brainstorming and collaboration results faster because the feature reduces time spent learning the technology. Users who already use SMART Board interactive whiteboards proficiently will find the new feature saves time and makes presentation and lesson delivery more efficient. Touch Recognition is available for current users of SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards as a hardware upgrade from SMART resellers. “SMART Board interactive whiteboards have always been the most widely installed interactive whiteboards in the world, largely because they are the easiest to use,” says Nancy Knowlton, SMART’s CEO. “Touch Recognition builds on that legacy and makes the SMART Board interactive whiteboard even better.” Pricing and availability Touch Recognition is built into all SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards. It is available immediately. The MSRP for the SMART Board interactive whiteboard starts at US$999. The suggested education list pricing starts at US$699. Suggested pricing in all other regions depends on applicable taxes, duties and import costs. The entire product line – ranging from models that are 48 inches (121 cm) on the diagonal to 94 inches (239 cm) on the diagonal – is available from authorized SMART resellers. The service upgrade for SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboards that do not contain the feature is US$147. For more information, specifications and a list of authorized SMART resellers, visit www.smarttech.com.

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	January 29, 2009 - EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia appoints new Dealer EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia welcomes PT. Swatama Mega Teknik as our newest dealer in Indonesia. The company is based in Jakarta and focused on Telecommunication business. More information please visit www.swatama.co.id

	January 29, 2009 - Dealer Recognition EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia gave out Lenovo S10 Netbook to CV. Info Mega Sarana as a reward for a dealer with the highest Sales in 2008. In January 2009, during EP-TEC latest dealer gathering and meeting, EP-TEC Solutions Indonesia recognized the performance of CV. Info Mega Sarana (IMS) as the dealer with the highest sales. EP-TEC rewarded IMS with a brand new white Lenovo S10 Netbook. After the award presentation, EP-TEC Products Manager, Mr. Andika Pratama said “by giving this reward, hopefully IMS will perform better in 2009 and hopefully it will be a motivation for the dealer. We still have many more reward such as holiday package, mobile phones, notebook, SMART Board, Digital Camera and etc to give out to performing dealer”.